Epson Perfection 636U User manual

EPSON Perfection 636U
Color Flatbed Scanner
FEATURES BENEFITS
•Easy to set up USB-ready connection for both iMac and
and use Windows 98 computers. Guided CD installer.
•Superior image Epson
’ s exclusive Micro Step Drive
quality technology delivers 600 x 2400 dpi for
amazing detail and outstanding color accuracy.
•Premium software Enhance images and use templates to
bundle create impressive projects from scratch.
•High-speed Faster than many parallel port scanners
performance, in its class.
improved
productivity
•Precise image and NewSoft Presto! PageManager OCR
document scans software for accurate text scans–even
documents with text over background colors.
•Versatile options Add an optional automatic document feeder
and an adapter for negative or positive film
and transparencies.
PERFECT SCANS MADE PERFECTLY SIMPLE.
The PerfectionTM 636U is a USB-ready, professional-
quality scanner offering superior scans in an extremely
easy-to-use package. This revolutionary scanner lives up
to its name. For home, school, or home office, it
’ s the
perfect choice.
For all its ease of use, the graphics it delivers are
similar in to those from high-end scanners. In fact, the
Perfection 636U
’ s advanced internal imaging system
delivers maximum hardware resolution of 600 x 2400
dpi with Epson
’ s Micro Step DriveTM technology. With
Epson
’ s ColorTrue®Imaging System, each 36-bit scan
recognizes more than 68 billion colors for accurate
color reproduction. When scanning documents for
written text, the Perfection 636U uses advanced Text
Enhancement Technology to eliminate background
colors from text. For images or text the end result is the
same: perfect scans every time.
Plug the USB connector into your iMacTM or
Windows®98 computer and add color images to
schoolwork, personalize greeting cards and calendars,
or send snapshots via e-mail. At work or school, use
the Perfection 636U to strengthen newsletters and
reports, customize web sites, and produce colorful
flyers and proposals.
The Perfection 636U includes powerful, intuitive
scanning software. Adobe®PhotoDeluxeTM makes it easy
to retouch photos and add special effects. NewSoft®
Presto!TM PageManager document management
software offers one button scanning. The features of
NewSoft®Presto!TM PageManager OCR (Optical Character
Recognition) software bring out sharp, distinct detail
when scanning text documents. And Broderbund®The
PrintShopTM PressWriterTM features easy-to-use document
templates, so creating artwork is a snap!
For simply perfect scans time
after time, the Perfection 636U
is a perfectly simple
choice.
EPSON®
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
2361 McGaw Ave
Irvine, California 92614
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation; ColorTrue is a registered trademark; Perfection and Micro
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General Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed color image scanner
Subscanning method Movement of reading head
Photoelectric
device color Color CCD line sensor
Maximum read area 8.5” x 11.7”
(21.6cm x 29.7 cm)
Scanning Specifications
Light source Cold cathode fluorescent
lamp
CCD resolution 600 dpi optical
Hardware resolution 600 x 2400 dpi maximum
with Epson Micro Step Drive
technology
Maximum resolution 9600 x 9600 dpi with
interpolation
Effective pixels 5100 x 7020 (600 dpi)
Image data
Color 36-bits per pixel internal
24-bits per pixel/external
(selectable)
Grayscale 12-bits per pixel external
8-bits/pixel external
(selectable)
Line-art 1-bit/pixel
Scaling (zoom) 50 to 200% (1% step)
Brightness 7 levels
Reading sequence One-pass scanning
Optical density 3.0 Dmax
Interface USB
Scanning Speed (A4, 600 dpi, draft mode)
Color 8.1 msec/line (approx.)
256 gray level 8.1 msec/line (approx.)
Line art 2.7 msec/line (approx.)
Digital Halftoning
Error diffusion 3 modes (A, B, C)
Dither (resident) 4 modes (A, B, C, D)
Dither (user specified) 2 modes (A, B)
Reliability
MCBF 30,000 cycles
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Operating 41ºF to 95ºF
(5 to 35ºC)
Humidity Operating 10% to 80%
Storage 10% to 85%
(no condensation)
Power Requirements
Voltage AC100–120V
Frequency 49.5–60.5Hz
Power Consumption 20W
Physical Dimensions
Width 11.3” (28.7cm)
Depth 16.75” (42.5cm)
Height 3.47” (8.8cm)
Weight 9.91 lb (4.5 Kg)
Contents
EPSON Perfection 636U scanner, CD-ROM: EPSON
TWAIN scan software, Adobe PhotoDeluxe 3.0 Home
Edition (PC), Adobe PhotoDeluxe (iMac), NewSoft
Presto! PageManager, NewSoft Presto! PageManager
OCR; Broderbund The PrintShop PressWriter, USB cable
and Epson’s Scanner Basics Guide
Optional Accessories
Transparency Unit 4” x 5” scan area
Automatic Document
Feeder 20 pages; supports legal
size documents
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Perfection 636U B071121F
EPSON Perfection 636U
Transparency Unit B813132
EPSON Perfection 636U
Automatic Document Feeder B813142
Warranty
One year limited in the U.S. and Canada
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Support–The Epson ConnectionSM
Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911
Internet Website http://www.epson.com
Windows Minimum System Requirements
486/66 or higher processor, Windows 98 operating
system, 16MB RAM (32MB recommended), 50MB of
available hard drive space (minimum), CD-ROM drive,
VGA monitor with at least 256 color display, USB port
available, mouse or pointing device
Macintosh Minimum System Requirements
iMac with 8.1 operating system or higher, 32MB RAM
(64 MB recommended), 50MB of available hard drive
space (minimum), CD-ROM drive, VGA monitor with at
least 256 color display, USB port available, mouse or
pointing device
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